Grab the 9th Gen iPad for $199 in Amazon’s Extended Sale

Snap up an iPad for just $199. Amazon's $199 iPad 9th Generation deal has been extended into September, delivering the lowest price on record on remaining inventory. The $199 iPad special is classified as a "limited-time deal" on Amazon, so it could end at any time. The 256GB model, which was also heavily discounted for…

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Apple surveys users on Apple Watch battery life, sleep features, and wearables

Apple wants to know how you feel about Apple Watch Apple has sent out a survey to some Apple Watch users, not just to gauge satisfaction and ask about future features, but also to see if the public is using a smart ring like the rumored Apple Ring. AppleInsider has seen some of the questions…

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Apple’s iPhone 16 cases won’t need a cutout for the Capture button

A dummy iPhone 16 model shows where a capacitive Capture button could go A new rumor says that the capacitive Capture button on the forthcoming iPhone 16 range will work regardless of whether cases include an opening for it. It's now as close to certain as it can be that the forthcoming iPhone 16 models…

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Beats by Dre teases new PowerBeats Pro headphones for 2025

The original PowerBeats Pro In an unusual move, Apple's Beats by Dre subsidiary has announced an update to its PowerBeats Pro line, at least months before launch. The original Powerbeats Pro came out in 2019, and were strong, luxury headphones, if with some flaws. Since then, Beats has occasionally collaborated with designers to release variations…

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Bluetooth 6 was just announced. Here’s what it does and when you can expect it on iPhone

Sometimes it feels like Bluetooth 5 is still a fairly new technology, but it was first introduced in 2016. Now, after multiple point releases, the Bluetooth special interest group has released a major new version of the spec: Bluetooth 6. There are six major new features in Bluetooth 6, most of which are very technical,…

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iPhone buyers prioritize need over new features in latest upgrades

As Apple gears up to unveil the iPhone 16 lineup, a new study suggests that allure of new features may no longer be the driving force behind iPhone purchases. Historically, Apple has wowed customers with significant features that have created a surge in iPhone upgrades. From the introduction of the Retina display to the implementation…

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Microsoft’s Copilot+ gaming struggles could be great for Apple

Microsoft Surface Laptop Copilot+ Microsoft's push into AI-centric notebooks isn't great for gamers, as they can't play most of their games on the ARM-based chips inside the latest Copilot+ PCs. This is a problem that will be beneficial to Apple Silicon gaming. In May, Microsoft launched a collection of Windows PCs it dubbed "Copilot+ PC."…

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